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Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. from R7 926

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CMH — WAS
May 19 — May 261
1 adult
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Flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024

Find the latest flights to Washington, D.C. in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R16 348

Return from

R16 109

One-way from

R7 926
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Washington, D.C.

Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Washington, D.C. in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Washington, D.C. in May and June 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Fri 31/59:55JNB - IAD
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Mon 12/822:00IAD - JNB
1 stop28h 35mEtihad Airways
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Sat 8/619:20JNB - IAD
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Sat 10/822:45IAD - JNB
1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/5R16 293
Wed 5/618:50JNB - IAD
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Tue 18/613:08IAD - JNB
2 stops26h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R17 286
Sat 8/614:30JNB - IAD
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Sat 10/810:55IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
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Fri 7/621:05JNB - IAD
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 31/822:45IAD - JNB
1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/5R17 360
Wed 29/520:15JNB - IAD
1 stop25h 55mJetBlue
Wed 15/120:05IAD - JNB
1 stop24h 55mJetBlue
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Wed 5/618:50JNB - IAD
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/617:50IAD - JNB
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
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Wed 29/518:50JNB - IAD
2 stops34h 02mDelta
Wed 15/110:49IAD - JNB
1 stop25h 11mDelta
Deal found 14/5R17 746
Wed 5/618:50JNB - IAD
2 stops28h 30mDelta
Tue 18/613:08IAD - JNB
2 stops26h 12mDelta
Deal found 13/5R17 893

Washington, D.C. 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Washington, D.C. in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches and data were last updated on 14 May 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Washington, D.C. in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 31/59:55JNB - IAD
1 stop36h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 12/822:00IAD - JNB
1 stop28h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R16 109
Sat 8/619:20JNB - IAD
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 10/822:45IAD - JNB
1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/5R16 293
Tue 1/1018:50JNB - BWI
2 stops33h 56mDelta
Wed 16/1016:36BWI - JNB
1 stop20h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/5R16 642
Sun 14/718:55JNB - IAD
1 stop31h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 21/722:15IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/5R16 716
Tue 1/1020:15JNB - IAD
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 16/1010:55IAD - JNB
1 stop23h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/5R17 176
Wed 5/618:50JNB - IAD
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/613:08IAD - JNB
2 stops26h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R17 286
Tue 16/719:20JNB - IAD
1 stop26h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 18/922:45IAD - JNB
1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/5R17 304
Sat 8/614:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/810:55IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R17 341
Fri 20/1222:15JNB - IAD
1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 17/122:05IAD - JNB
1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/5R17 360

Flights to Washington, D.C. departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Washington, D.C., providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.
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Tue 28/53:10JNB - IAD
2 stops43h 00mRwandAir
Wed 15/120:05IAD - JNB
2 stops34h 45mRwandAir
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Tue 28/520:15JNB - IAD
1 stop25h 55mJetBlue
Sun 16/610:55IAD - JNB
1 stop24h 05mJetBlue
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Tue 28/523:15JNB - IAD
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Sun 16/617:25IAD - JNB
1 stop21h 55mKLM
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Tue 28/513:35JNB - DCA
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Mon 27/53:10JNB - IAD
2 stops35h 35mRwandAir
Sun 16/621:05IAD - JNB
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Tue 28/53:10JNB - IAD
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/121:25IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
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Tue 28/519:00JNB - IAD
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Mon 27/53:10JNB - IAD
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/621:50IAD - JNB
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R28 853

One-way flights to Washington, D.C.

Explore one-way flight options to Washington, D.C. for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Washington, D.C., check out these fares. Book a round-trip flight to Washington, D.C. instead by using the search form above.
Tue 1/1013:35JNB - IAD
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R7 926
Wed 2/109:55JNB - IAD
1 stop36h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R8 974
Wed 2/1016:50JNB - IAD
2 stops29h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 13/5R9 507
Mon 1/716:50JNB - IAD
2 stops29h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 13/5R9 581
Mon 1/716:50JNB - IAD
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Deal found 13/5R9 599
Wed 16/1016:50JNB - IAD
2 stops29h 20mRwandAir
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Thu 3/109:55JNB - IAD
1 stop36h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R9 673
Wed 18/99:55JNB - IAD
1 stop36h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R9 765
Wed 16/1013:35JNB - IAD
1 stop32h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R9 838

Find flights to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Locate flights to Washington, D.C. that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 608 177 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.

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R16 109 - R18 040

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Johannesburg OR TamboWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/5

1 stop36h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/8

1 stop28h 35m

R16 109

Johannesburg OR TamboWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/6

1 stop31h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/8

1 stop28h 40m

R16 293

Johannesburg OR TamboBaltimore/Washington

JNB - BWI

JNBBWI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/10

2 stops33h 56m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 16/10

1 stop20h 24m

R16 642

Johannesburg OR TamboWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/7

1 stop31h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 21/7

1 stop30h 00m

R16 716

Johannesburg OR TamboWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/10

1 stop25h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 16/10

1 stop23h 15m

R17 176

Johannesburg OR TamboWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/6

1 stop30h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 18/6

2 stops26h 12m

R17 286

Johannesburg OR TamboWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/6

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/8

1 stop20h 10m

R17 341

Johannesburg OR TamboWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/5

1 stop25h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/1

1 stop24h 55m

R17 470

Johannesburg OR TamboWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/6

2 stops25h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/7

2 stops33h 00m

R18 040

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Average price of flights to Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Washington, D.C. is currently R9 389 while a return flight costs R17 008. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Washington, D.C. (average of R806). Flying to Washington, D.C. in June will prove the most costly (average of R1 022). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R15 760

February

R14 822

March

R15 833

April

R15 907

May

R15 925

June

R18 794

July

R18 095

August

R18 095

September

R15 061

October

R15 098

November

R15 134

December

R16 642

Temperature and rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

WAS

Temperature

2 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 14 May 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Etihad Airways, RwandAir and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

8,1
Very Good
3 957 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

8,0
Very Good
10 706 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7,9
Good
1 569 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7,7
Good
4 403 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 450 reviews

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Washington D.C. was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. The country’s capital is home to the President of the United States, the Senate, the House of Representatives and hundreds of memorials paying homage to the country’s vibrant, and often turbulent, past. It also has some of the nation’s most important historic monuments.

There’s more than politics to this city, however. Its museums and art galleries are famed around the world. Entertainment gurus will awe at the sight of Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Fonzie’s leather jacket at the Smithsonian American History Museum. Take a walk through the Hall of the First Lady’s and admire the inaugural gowns of Lady Bird Johnson, Jackie Kennedy and more. The National Mall – a green park stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial – is a common ground for protests and demonstrations. Other attractions include the National Zoo and the International Spy Museum.

You will discover some great seafood restaurants, steak houses, sushi bars, Italian restaurants and nearly any cuisine you crave. Some of the world’s best chefs have restaurants in the D.C. area. If you like sports, the Washington Nationals baseball team and the Washington Redskins football team are the two prominent professional franchises in the city. There are numerous discos and nightclubs in the Georgetown area. There are also intimate comedy clubs featuring some terrific political comedians. Check out the National Museum of Health if you have time. It’s a museum you won’t soon forget.

Getting around Washington

Washington is an easy city to get around: the centre is the area around the National Mall. This area is easily accessible on foot, with most museums and monuments within easy walking distance. The streets in Washington are laid out in a grid, with numbered streets going in one direction and alphabetised streets going the other. The city is divided into four quadrants, with the Capitol building in the centre. Most of the major sights are within walking distance, but you can easily take the Metrobus or Metrorail if you get tired of walking. Bicycling is also very popular in the city; both locals and tourists cycle. Washington can get very hot in the summer months, so light clothes and plenty of water are recommended.

  • When is the best time to fly to Washington?

    The busiest seasons for tourist activities are between March and August, in particular during the time when the cherry blossoms bloom and when schools are out for spring break and then summer holiday. In addition, when Congress is in session and from mid-January through June, hotels and restaurants are full of lobbyists, and the streets are often full of demonstrations. Spring and autumn have the most pleasant weather. Summers in Washington are hot, sometimes exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, and very humid. The quietest times are late August into early September and the period between Thanksgiving (4th Thursday of November) and mid-January. This is also when Washington, DC is the coldest but it’s likely you’ll find cheap hotels and airfare deals to Washington, DC and discounted hotel rates if you travel during this time.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Washington?

    Security concerns mean that many Washington, D.C. attractions won’t let visitors bring their bags or cameras in with them. Storage is sometimes available, but don’t count on it; it’s best not to carry too much that won’t fit into a pocket while visiting.

  • What does IAD mean?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is IAD. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight destination has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport typically cost R1 638, while return flights cost around R13 815.

  • How much is a return flight to Washington, D.C.?

    A return flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around R3 550, however they can be found for as little as R751.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Cape Town offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 39 minutes).

  • Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (0,0 km away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport).

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